New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Vase/Bowl

Manufacturer Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé (French, 19th Century)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1895-1896

MediumBlown glass | Cameo

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

InscribedSigned on bottom in relief around and through a orchid design: "Cristallerie/Emile Gallé/à Nancy".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6495

Not on view

DescriptionVase/bowl with a triangularly crimped upper third. Cameo clear then tan. Orchid design with background carving giving a hammered appearance. Martele. Blown glass. Demi riche series.

Published ReferencesH. Hilschenz, GLASS, No. 221, demi riche series, parallel one collection Dusseldorf #186.